New ZealandInvestigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accidentEmergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.21 Mar 07:12 AM
New ZealandFire that destroyed two police cars in Christchurch started by electrical fault"It is believed this was an isolated incident with the vehicle."21 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandThreatened NZ glaciers spared another big summer meltFly-over finds NZ glaciers didn't fare badly over summer - but climate threat remains.20 Mar 09:44 PM
TravelTrip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.20 Mar 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWelcome to the NZ town offering new homes at zero profitAustralian IT tycoon backs innovative community scheme to attract families.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who sold drugs to school pupils has appeal dismissedThe deals were generally coordinated by a 14yo girl who would contact Magon by text.19 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandChch mosques bomb threat accused now faces terrorist manifesto chargesOnline threats were allegedly made on eve of terror attack's anniversary.18 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPeeved at pie-eyed pastry thievesFour attempts to nick goods on one night included a man putting a pie down his pants.18 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandProwler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three womenMan was arrested in Christchurch last October.17 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandFamily deported over food voucher scamA Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.16 Mar 04:30 AM
AgribusinessFarmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rulesA farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.16 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandCompany fined $270,000 after worker falls to his deathThe business must also pay reparation of $90,000 to the victim's family.15 Mar 08:34 PM
New ZealandNeighbour heard 'thuds' before woman's body discoveredMuffled voices in the unit next door on the night before Azalia Wilson was found dead.15 Mar 05:51 PM
New Zealand'I feel validated': Woman speaks after losing two babies due to 'incompetent' GP'I had to bury two children and that's something that I don't think I will ever get over.'15 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks memorial: Low numbers at service, refunds for fees on 'free' ticketsMayor 'incredibly moved by the addresses from representatives of the Muslim community'.15 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandDo you want justice with that? Drama in Maccas drive-throughA Dunedin teen was not loving it when a quick-thinking cop foiled his escape plan.14 Mar 11:44 PM
New Zealand'We didn't have a chance to save her': Famous food truck destroyedA famed South Island food truck has been lost in a fire near Queenstown.14 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandExploited by her own granddaughter - grandmother files for bankruptcy70-year-old Oamaru woman exploited by her granddaughter breaks her silence.14 Mar 03:58 AM
Crime'I wanted to haunt him': The woman who stared down her brother's killerBrent Bacon came to Dunedin for a fresh start in 2018. Within months, he was dead.12 Mar 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'This town is dying': Tenants beg for help as Richlister landlord takes hard lineThe tenants of a Queenstown richlister landlord fear bankruptcy because of high rents.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismJim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the realityOpinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque attacks: SBW opens up about NZ's darkest day'Man, that could've been me with my daughter at the masjid.'12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Queenstown Food Caravan FireQueenstown Food Caravan Fire. Video / James Allan PhotographyWatch12 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Food truck catches fire near QueenstownHelicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.12 Mar 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Fantastic ride': Foodstuffs South Island boss retires after 20 years as CEOSteve Anderson will step down from the role in February 2022.12 Mar 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing indifference': Coroner questions stories on scuba diver's murky deathDead woman possibly pregnant and in relationship with married man on boat.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shootings: Ticketek charging booking fees for public national remembrance serviceTicketek charging booking fees for national remembrance service in Christchurch11 Mar 10:55 PM
Small BusinessA third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.10 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandMurder victim headbutted while holding her baby, court toldWitness says Samuel Samson waved knives and said 'do you know what Azalia has done to me?'10 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandBody found near Tekapo in search for missing fishermanPolice were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.10 Mar 03:30 AM
PropertyAucklander pays 'shocking number' for Queenstown house after Face Time tourSpike in investors on the hunt for Queenstown properties.09 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandDouble fatal: 'These events will haunt you'Matthew Harris, 22, and his daughter Ruby, 5 months, were killed in horror smash.09 Mar 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie09 Mar 12:00 AM